The term "Messiah" is also not synonymous with Christ or God. Jesus is the Messiah in relationship with his people; however the term messiah simply means a savior or liberator, and not necessarily in a religious sense. Some consider David to have been a messiah; not the Messiah mind you, but a messiah. It's a title and it does not mean God or Jesus.

Besides, ever heard of a kid named Christopher? It's a name derived from Greek and means "Christ bearer." Amadeus? "Lover of God." Theodore? "God's gift." Roman Catholics also name their children Jesus regularly.

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The mother is appealing the ruling and is expected to prevail. It also mentions that there were over 800 children in the US named Messiah in 2012.This article goes on to show another case more egregious, but not illegal either, (in my opinion) in naming a child/children that took place in New Jersey in 2011. These children were named "Adolph Hitler" and "Aryan Nation". The children were removed from the family home, ostensibly due to "unfit conditions to raise children", not because of their given names. The fight they are all really going through is whether this can subject the child to hostility later in life and should therefore be designated as "Child Abuse".

Glimmerjim wrote:This article goes on to show another case more egregious, but not illegal either, (in my opinion) in naming a child/children that took place in New Jersey in 2011. These children were named "Adolph Hitler" and "Aryan Nation".

Glimmerjim wrote:The mother is appealing the ruling and is expected to prevail. It also mentions that there were over 800 children in the US named Messiah in 2012.This article goes on to show another case more egregious, but not illegal either, (in my opinion) in naming a child/children that took place in New Jersey in 2011. These children were named "Adolph Hitler" and "Aryan Nation". The children were removed from the family home, ostensibly due to "unfit conditions to raise children", not because of their given names. The fight they are all really going through is whether this can subject the child to hostility later in life and should therefore be designated as "Child Abuse".

Taking kids away for a name (ostensibly) would certainly seem to open the door for taking kids away for repeatedly failing in school. If it is indeed the future well-being of the child which is in question. But we both know that's not the case.

WOLVERINES

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Let a man vote to give himself a fish and he eats until society collapses.

So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

And yes, I have seen an actual name of a real kid whose name did begin with God. Unfortunately, it ended with zilla. Yes, there is a kid in the US whose mother decided Godzilla was an appropriate name. So how do you think that will turn out?

And if we are talking permanent harm with a name, is there anyone who wants to go to Dr. La'Quishraniqua Jackson for heart surgery when Dr. Ellen Jackson is available?

Rat Creek wrote:So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

And yes, I have seen an actual name of a real kid whose name did begin with God. Unfortunately, it ended with zilla. Yes, there is a kid in the US whose mother decided Godzilla was an appropriate name. So how do you think that will turn out?

And if we are talking permanent harm with a name, is there anyone who wants to go to Dr. La'Quishraniqua Jackson for heart surgery when Dr. Ellen Jackson is available?

These two made me chuckle.

There are only two types of people in the world, those who love duck hunting and those who never have duck hunted.

I have at least three Muhammed's in my building. Should that be banned?

MackieKnife wrote:It all started when a judge said you couldn't sell your kids.

It's like sex, you can give them away and accept them for free, but can't ask or offer a penny for them Although you can kill them if you follow the proscribed procedures However, if you don't take that choice, you are limited on their name choice. I'm so confused about the higher moral principles we are suppose to live by

Stupid people can cause problems, but it usually takes brilliant people to create a real catastrophe. Thomas Sowell

Rat Creek wrote:So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

And yes, I have seen an actual name of a real kid whose name did begin with God. Unfortunately, it ended with zilla. Yes, there is a kid in the US whose mother decided Godzilla was an appropriate name. So how do you think that will turn out?

And if we are talking permanent harm with a name, is there anyone who wants to go to Dr. La'Quishraniqua Jackson for heart surgery when Dr. Ellen Jackson is available?

you forgot Lafawnduh....

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Rat Creek wrote:So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

And yes, I have seen an actual name of a real kid whose name did begin with God. Unfortunately, it ended with zilla. Yes, there is a kid in the US whose mother decided Godzilla was an appropriate name. So how do you think that will turn out?

And if we are talking permanent harm with a name, is there anyone who wants to go to Dr. La'Quishraniqua Jackson for heart surgery when Dr. Ellen Jackson is available?

Rat Creek wrote:So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

Actually, in this case it was NOT a do-gooder liberal judge, but a do-gooder conservative judge, who was offended by the name, and stated that there was only one Messiah, Jesus Christ. Which pretty much removes the stated concern that it was to "help the child in the future". Why can't people just mind their own business?

WOLVERINES

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Let a man vote to give himself a fish and he eats until society collapses.

Rat Creek wrote:So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

Actually, in this case it was NOT a do-gooder liberal judge, but a do-gooder conservative judge, who was offended by the name, and stated that there was only one Messiah, Jesus Christ. Which pretty much removes the stated concern that it was to "help the child in the future". Why can't people just mind their own business?

Because worrying about inconsequential crap is easier than trying to understand that which we don't already know, but would like to think we do.

"Chill Dude, these guys think the public pool and playground are communist plots"s - BBD2What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding?Republicans take care of big money, for big money takes care of them ~ Will RogersE PLURIBUS UNUM

Rat Creek wrote:So Messiah is bad huh? I would not choose it for a child of mine, but where was this do-gooder liberal judge when the baby momma chose these real names: Shaniqua, Laquisha, La'Kisha, La'Tanya, Rohandra, Bon'Quisha, Sha'Tanya, Toprameneesha, La'Quishria, Shataniana, Bufanaquishria, La'Quishraniqua and Fo'Landra.

Actually, in this case it was NOT a do-gooder liberal judge, but a do-gooder conservative judge, who was offended by the name, and stated that there was only one Messiah, Jesus Christ. Which pretty much removes the stated concern that it was to "help the child in the future". Why can't people just mind their own business?

Because worrying about inconsequential crap is easier than trying to understand that which we don't already know, but would like to think we do.